injections Flashcards
1
Q
sq syringe
A
1-3mL
2
Q
sq needle
A
25-29 gauge; 5/8 to 1 inch
3
Q
sq normal volume
A
0.5-1 mL (adults)
4
Q
IM syringe
A
2-3mL
5
Q
IM needle
A
18-22 gauge; 1 to 1.5 inch
6
Q
IM normal volume
A
2-3 mL (adults)
7
Q
ampules
A
glass bottle containing injectable medicine
8
Q
intramuscular specifics
A
add airlock: 0.2-.03 mL
change needle after drawing up
recap needle
syringe must be labeled
9
Q
avoid injecting over…
A
birthmarks
scars
tattoos
10
Q
subq injection sites
A
thighs, arms, abdomen
11
Q
lovenox injection site
A
to the left and right of belly button or love handles
12
Q
subq degree of injection
A
45 for most
90 for insulin and anticoagulants
13
Q
IM injection sites
A
deltoid
buttocks– upper outer quadrant
ventrogluteal
14
Q
IM degree of injection
A
90 degrees
15
Q
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